Monday 18, I rode to Stroud, and in the evening preached in the new house. But a considerable part of the congrega tion were obliged to stand without. Toward the close of the sermon, a young man dropped down and vehemently cried to God. This occasioned a little hurry at first! but it was soon over, and all was quiet as before. After supper I was speaking a little, when a young gentleman cried out, "I am damned," and fell to the ground. A second did so quickly after, and was much convulsed, and yet quite sensible. We joined in prayer, but had not time (it growing late) to wrestle with God for their full deliverance.

Tuesday 19, We rode to Worcester, and had the pleasure of spending an hour with Mr. R—, a sensible, candid man. But who is proof against prejudice? Especially when those who labour to infuse it, converse with him daily, and those who strive to remove it, not two hours in a year.

We came to Birmingham in the evening, and had a comfortable season with the great congregation. Wednesday 20, M. Lewen took me in a post-chaise to Derby, where the New House was thoroughly filled: and the people behaved in a quite different manner from what they did when I was here last. Thursday 21, we went on, though with much difficulty, being often ready to stick fast, to Sheffield. The house here is full twice as large as it was. And so is the congregation. The little differences which had been for some time among the people, were now easily adjusted. And I left them all, united in love, and resolved to strengthen each other's hands.

Saturday 23, we took horse in a furious wind, which was ready to bear us away. About ten I preached in Bradwell, in the High-Peak, where, notwithstanding the storm, abund ance of people were got together. I had now an opportunity of enquiring concerning Mr. B-y. He did run well; till one offence after another swallowed him up: but he scarcely enjoyed himself after. First his oldest daughter was snatched away: then his only son; then himself. And only two or three of that large family now remain.

Sunday 24, At seven I preached at Manchester, on I beseech you, suffer the word of exhortation, and observed, that the exhortation which it is particularly difficult to suffer, is

that to accept of salvation now, and now to improve the whole grace of God. The evening congregation was far larger than the house could contain, and all seemed to have. the hearing ear, Tuesday 26, it rained all the way to Little. Leigh; but from thence we had a pleasant ride to Chester,

As several ships were ready to sail from Park-gate, 1 waited here two days: but the wind continuing foul, on Friday 29, I crossed over to Liverpool. I was surprised at the evening. congregations, particularly on Sunday. The house, even. with the addition of three new galleries, would not nearly contain the congregation: and I never before observed the word to take such effect upon them. So that I was not sorry the wind continued in the same point, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Only it shifted a little on Wednesday morning; on which some impatient Captains sailed imme-. diately. But in a few hours it came full west again: so that they were glad to get well back.

Thursday, April 4, I rode to Bolton, and not being expected, was the more welcome. The house was filled in the evening, and the hearts of many filled with joy and peace in believing, April 5, being Good-Friday, Mr. Johnson preached at five; I preached at twelve and at six. What a blessed calm has God given at length to this poor, shattered Society! For many years the men of bitter and contentious spirits, were harrassing them continually. But they are now sunk into quiet, formal Presbyterians: and those they have left enjoy God and one another,

Saturday 6, I returned to Liverpool: and on Wednesday 10, the wind continuing west, I set out northward, and in the evening, found a friend's house, James Edmondson's, near Garstang. Thursday 11, we rode on to Francis Gilbert's, at Kendal, where there is now a real work of God. The genuine Gospel now takes root, and sinners are converted to God.

Saturday 13, We rode through much wind and rain to Barnard-castle. In the evening I preached in the New Preaching House, (not opened before) and at eight in the morning. I would have preached abroad on Sunday even

ing: but the weather drove us into the house. And God was there, both to invite sinners, and to comfort believers. Afterwards I spent an hour with those, who once believed they were saved from sin. I found here, as at London, about a third part who held fast their confidence. The rest had suffered loss, more or less, and two or three were shorn of all their strength.

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Monday 15, I rode on to Newcastle, where I was quite unexpected. I found, both the hearers, the Society, and the believers increased since I was here last. And several more believe they are saved from sin. Mean time Satan has not been idle. Two were following George Bell step by step, as to the "not needing self-examination," the "not being taught by man," and most of his unscriptural extravagan cies: but as they appeared to be still of an advisable spirit,. for the present at least the snare was broken.

Thursday 18, I went to Durham with Miss Lewen, and spent an hour with her father. He behaved with the utmost civility; said I had done his daughter more good than all the physicians could do: and he should be exceedingly glad if she would go to London again, at the approach of winter. At three I preached to the poor colliers at Gateshead Fell. How do these shame the colliers of Kingswood! Flocking from all parts on the week-days as well as Sundays; such a thirst have they after the good word!

Friday 19, I had a little time with that venerable monument of the grace of God, Henry Jackson. He is just dropping into the grave, being now quite bed-ridden, but praising God with every breath,

Monday 22, Two of our friends took me in a post-chaise to Alnwick. But the road was so intolerably bad, that we were ready to stick fast again. And it was past seven before I reached the town, where I found notice had been given of my preaching. Hearing the congregation waited for me, I went to the town-hall, and began without delay, About one in the morning we had a violent storm of thunder and lightning. The house being full of dragoons, M. L. and M. D. were constrained to lodge in the same room with

our landlady, who being waked by the storm, and thoroughly terrified, began praying aloud. M. D. laid hold on the opportunity to speak very closely to her. The words seemed to sink into her heart. Who knows, but they may bring forth fruit?

Tuesday 23, I preached at Dunbar about noon, and in the evening at Edinburgh. My coming was quite seasonable, (though unexpected) as those bad letters, published in the name of Mr. Hervey, and reprinted here by Mr. John Erskine, had made a great deal of noise. Wednesday 24, I preached at four in the afternoon on the ground where we have laid the foundation of our house, Friday 26, about noon I preached at Musselborough, where are a few living souls still. In the evening we had another blessed opportunity at Edinburgh, and I took a solemn leave of the people. Yet how I should be able to ride, I knew not. At Newcastle I had observed a small swelling, less than a pea; but in six days it was as large as a pullet's egg, and exceedingly hard. On Thursday it broke. I feared riding would not agree with this, especially a hard-trotting horse. However, trusting God, I set out early on Saturday morning: before I reached Glasgow, it was much decreased: and in two or three days more it was quite gone. If it were a boil, it was such an one as I never heard of. For it was never sore first or last, nor ever gave me any pain.

This evening I preached in the hall of the hospital: the next day, morning and afternoon, in the yard. So much of the form of religion is here still, as is scarcely to be found in any town in England. There was once the power too. And shall it not be again? Surely the time is at hand. Monday 29, I rode with James Kershaw through a fruitful Country, to Killmarnock, and thence to Ayr. After a short bait at Maybole in the afternoon, we went on to Girvane, a little town on the sea-shore. Tuesday 30, we rode over high and steep mountains, between Ballintrae and Strangrawer: where we met with as good entertainment of every kind, as if we had been in the heart of England.

We reached Port-Patrick about three o'clock, and were

immediately surrounded with men offering to carry us over the water. But the wind was full in our teeth. I determined to wait till morning, and then go forward or backward, as God should please.

Wednesday, May 1, The wind was quite fair: so as soon as the tide served, I went on board. It seemed strange to cross the sea in an open boat, especially when the waves ran high. I was a little sick, till I fell asleep. In five hours and a half we reached Donaghadee: but my maré could not land till five hours after; so that I did not reach Newtown till past eight.

I spent the next day here, endeavouring to lift up the hands of a poor, scattered, dejected people. In the evening I preached on the Green; though it was exceedingly cold, none of the congregation seemed to regard it. And a few of them do remember from whence they are fallen, and resolve to do the first works."

Friday 3, I rode on to Lisburn, and in the evening preached in the Market-house. The wind was as keen as in December: yet a large congregation attended. I then met what was left of the Society: and the spirits of many that were faint revived. Saturday 4, I preached in the Room at five, which had been discontinued for three years. And this alone would account for the scattering of the people, and the deadness of them that remained. In the evening I preached in the Linen-hall, so called, a large square, with piazzas on three sides of it. And so deep an attention I never saw in the people of Lisburn before.

Sunday 5, For the sake of the Country people, I delayed the morning preaching till half an hour past nine. At eleven the Church service began, and we had an useful sermon, on Follow peace with all men and holiness. At five I preached in the Linen-hall again, to a numerous congregation, on Yea, doubtless and I count all things but loss for the ex cellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord.

Monday 6, I rode to Newry, and in the evening preached in the Market-house, on Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths peace. The whole congregation